Nucleic Acids

What is the structure of DNA?

• DNA is a linear structure made up of amino acids.

• DNA is a triple helix structure made up of three strands of nucleotides.

• DNA is a single-stranded structure made up of nucleotides.

• DNA is a double helix structure made up of two strands of nucleotides that are connected by hydrogen bonds.

What are nucleotides?

• Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA and RNA.

• Nucleotides are the building blocks of carbohydrates.

• Nucleotides are the building blocks of proteins.

• Nucleotides are the building blocks of lipids.

Which nucleic acid is responsible for storing genetic information?

• RNA

• Protein

• DNA

• Carbohydrate

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What is the function of messenger RNA (mRNA)?

• The function of messenger RNA (mRNA) is to carry the genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes for protein synthesis.

• The function of messenger RNA (mRNA) is to repair damaged DNA.

• The function of messenger RNA (mRNA) is to regulate gene expression.

• The function of messenger RNA (mRNA) is to store genetic information.

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

• sugar molecule, phosphate group, nucleic acid.

• sugar molecule, phosphate group, nitrogenous base

• sugar molecule, phosphate group, fatty acid.

• sugar molecule, phosphate group, amino acid.

What is the energy currency of the cell?

• ATP

• ADP

• GTP

• NADH

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Which of the following components is found in RNA?

• Deoxyribose

• Ribose

• Cellulose

• Amylase

Which nucleotide would Cytosine (C) bond with?

• Guanine

• Adenine

• Thymine

• Uracil

Which type of bond holds the DNA double helixies together?

• Covalent

• Hydrogen

• Ionic

• Polar

ATP is a special type of _______ that is the energy currency of the cell.

• Amino Acid

• Monosaccharide

• Enzyme

• Nucleotide

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